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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God's Privileged Children Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 46,953 views

    Since God has shown us such great love in dying for us & saving us, we should respond with love for Him. As we do, our Father transforms us into the children He would have us be. Are you the Christian God would have you be?

    1 JOHN 3: 1-3 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] GOD'S PRIVILEGED CHILDREN [Romans 8:14-18] One of the great blessings about being a pastor is the opportunity to rejoice with the parents when a NEW BABY IS BORN. I enjoy visiting the mother and her baby on the day of birth. What a joy it is to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Deny Your Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

    Trevin Wax writes, “Recent studies reveal 91 percent of Americans agree with this statement: ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ In other words, if you want to discover who you are and what your purpose is, the place to look is inside your heart.” When I googled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Answer The Critics

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
     | 279 views

    Today we deal with some real life issues.

    How To Answer The Critics Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Great Examples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 28, 2025
     | 308 views

    Series on Philippians

    Title: “3 Great Examples” Script: Phil. 2:17-30 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-14-18/RW 6-29-25 Intro: The story is told of the World War II American submarine, the USS SQUALUS (SS-192), which on 23 May 1939, while making practice dives at sea, sank and bottomed out on the ocean floor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Hello, My Name Is El-Elyon) No. 6

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 7, 2024
     | 759 views

    So that we might get to know this wonderful God of the Bible we serve in a better way in this sermon we want to look at the name of EL-ELYON.

    Names are important. Most parents put a great deal of thought into naming a child. After all, one day that child is going to grow up and tell them what they think about being stuck with the name they must live with the rest of their life. Naming a child is such an important thing, that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    How Does God Feel About Women? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018
     | 11,716 views

    Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

    Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Turning Trials Into Triumphs. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017
     | 12,659 views

    Turning Trials into Triumphs - James chapter 1 verses 2 -12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Rejoice (vs 2). • Recognize (vs 3). • Remain (vs 4). • Request (vs 5-8). SERMON BODY • You probably know the saying; • "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" • The idea behind that proverb is simple; • Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, while lemonade is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2are You Leaving Too?comparison Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    As we consider:Are you leaving too.. we address the issue of COMPARING self to other.

    #2ARE YOU LEAVING TOO? COMPARISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 2. Are you leaving too... COMPARISON. TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 From that time many of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Seeking God"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,392 views

    George Harrison wanted to know God...was his quest successful?

    West Greeley Baptist Church December 9th 2001 “Seeking God” Proverb’s 2: 1-5 Pastor Mark Hensley “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family: The Givens And The Choices

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

    FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    The Effort That Unifies

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    Mickey a 41 year old salesman sleeps in on Sundays find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church June 10th 2001 “The Effort That Unifies” Ephesians 4:1-3 By Pastor Mark Hensley “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 26,937 views

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Harsell avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Richard Harsell on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 16,022 views

    Christians should have a proper attitude of Thanksgiving for all the Lord has given us

    Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com 11/23/03 Text: Psalm 100 "An Attitude of Gratitude " One day during the period that Abraham Lincoln served as President of the United States, an elderly lady was ushered into his private office. Lincoln noticed that she carried a covered basket ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching God

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    Many people avoid God, because they don’t believe He can be known, others stay away because they don’t think they would like Him if they knew Him! Still others would rather hold on to the temporal pleasures of a sinful life, assuming that the way of God is less than fulfilling or meaningful!

    West Greeley Baptist Church March 18th 2001 "Approaching God” Exodus 20: 18-21 Pastor Mark Hensley “When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    The Influence Of A Mother - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,507 views

    A Mother’s influence then and now.

    The Influence of a Mother - Mother’s Day 2 Timothy 1:1-7 May 13, 2007 In 2 Timothy 1:3 and following we read these words - (read verses 3-7). Paul - the teacher The pastor The evangelist The mentor to other people is writing to one of his closest friends - Timothy. Paul writes to Timothy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational